Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 119 Unknown Traps in the Misty Forest

After reading the secret letter, Zhang Peng frowned, repeatedly pondering its contents, trying to find more clues. "The Misty Forest? That place sounds dangerous. What could it possibly have to do with the Hourglass of Time?" Li Ming leaned closer, asking with a puzzled expression. Lin Wan'er and Su Yao also gathered around, their eyes filled with curiosity and worry.

Elder Xuanfeng pondered for a moment before slowly speaking: "The Misty Forest is located on the edge of the cultivation world, and has always been mysterious and unpredictable. Legend has it that it is full of illusions and various ferocious demonic beasts, and few who enter can come out alive. The source of this secret letter is unknown, and there is probably a trap in it."

Zhang Peng clenched his fist, but his eyes grew even more determined: "No matter the danger, as long as there's a chance to find the hourglass, I'll give it a try. The mysterious organization's conspiracy is getting closer and closer; we have no time to hesitate."

After discussing it, everyone decided that Zhang Peng, Li Ming, Lin Wan'er, and Su Yao would go to the Misty Forest to search for clues, while Qingfeng Sect would strengthen its defenses and continue to search for information about the artifact through other channels.

After several days of trekking, they finally reached the edge of the Misty Forest. The forest before them was shrouded in a thick layer of mist, obscuring the view inside. Occasionally, a few low, guttural roars could be heard, sending chills down their spines.

"Everyone be careful, there may be all sorts of dangers hidden in this fog," Zhang Peng warned in a low voice. He was the first to step into the fog, gripping the ancient artifact tightly in his hand, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

As soon as they entered the forest, they felt the surrounding scenery become blurry and their sense of direction gradually disappear. No matter which direction they went, they saw the same fog and trees, as if they had fallen into an endless maze.

"This fog seems to have a mind-altering effect; we can't afford to get distracted," Lin Wan'er said, tugging at Zhang Peng's sleeve, her voice tinged with anxiety.

Suddenly, a deep roar came from ahead, and a huge mist beast rushed out of the mist. This mist beast was enormous, more than two people tall, and its whole body was shrouded in a thick layer of mist, revealing only a pair of blood-red eyes and sharp fangs.

"Watch out, it's a mist beast!" Zhang Peng shouted, quickly wielding his ancient artifact, a five-colored sword aura shooting towards the mist beast. The mist beast roared, swinging its enormous claws, easily dispersing the sword aura.

Seeing this, Li Ming immediately rushed forward, unleashing a fierce sword technique in an attempt to draw the mist beast's attention. Enraged by Li Ming's attack, the mist beast turned and pounced on him. Li Ming nimbly dodged the mist beast's attacks while searching for its weakness.

Lin Wan'er and Su Yao provided support from behind with spells. Lin Wan'er summoned countless vines, attempting to entangle the mist beast's limbs; Su Yao, on the other hand, cast ice spells to freeze the air around the mist beast, slowing its movement.

However, the mist beast was incredibly powerful. It broke free from the vines and pounced on Li Ming again. Li Ming couldn't dodge in time and was scratched on the arm by the mist beast's claws.

"Li Ming!" Zhang Peng's heart tightened. He concentrated his mind, mobilized the power of the Five Elements spiritual power and the power of the Thunder Pearl, and merged them with the power of the ancient artifact to form a powerful attack.

"Take this!" Zhang Peng shouted, unleashing the attack towards the mist beast. Sensing the immense threat, the mist beast tried to dodge, but it was too late. The attack struck the mist beast, which let out a miserable cry, its body slowly collapsing and dissipating into a cloud of mist in the air.

After defeating the mist beast, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. But they knew this was just a small incident in the Misty Forest, and greater dangers lay ahead.

They continued onward, proceeding cautiously and without the slightest lapse in attention. Suddenly, Zhang Peng noticed some strange symbols on the ground ahead, emitting a faint glow that seemed to be guiding them.

“Look, everyone, these symbols.” Zhang Peng squatted down and carefully observed the symbols. He discovered that these symbols seemed to have some connection with the Five Elements Spirit Pearl and the hourglass of time.

"Could these symbols be clues leading to the hourglass of time?" Li Ming wondered.

Zhang Peng nodded: "It's very possible that we should follow the guidance of these symbols."

Guided by the symbols, the group struggled through the mist. As they ventured deeper, the fog gradually thinned, revealing an open space ahead. An ancient building stood there, its doors tightly shut and covered in mysterious runes.

"This is it." Zhang Peng looked at the building in front of him, a strange excitement welling up inside him. He knew that the clues to the hourglass of time were likely inside this building.

However, as they approached the building, they suddenly felt a powerful force emanating from it, forcing them back several steps. Then, the building's doors slowly opened, and a black mist billowed out, within which countless pairs of red eyes could be faintly seen flickering.